Principal Database Administrator (on-site)

RTX•State College, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is hiring a Principal Database Administrator to support our teams in State College PA or Dulles VA. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you would be familiar with creating, updating, and managing databases and the code that interacts with them.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Administration experience.
Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions including Oracle Exadata and Oracle Intelligent Advisor (OIA).
Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to implement, and modify backend databases.
Experience using Linux command line to perform database administration activities
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues
Experience troubleshooting performance issues
Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.
Experience with automating routine tasks.
Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of start
Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI CI poly U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.
Existing Security+ Certification
Experience with AWS
Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
Experience with Spatial databases
Coding experience (SQL, Python, Java)

Responsibilities

Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.
Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.